2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Jacob Arroyave
The 17-year-old has just 17 appearances for NYCFC II in two seasons: Jacob Arroyave is a midfielder being developed for the future.
The 17-year-old has just 17 appearances for NYCFC II in two seasons: Jacob Arroyave is a midfielder being developed for the future.
The 16-year-old New York City FC midfielder is part of the squad playing three FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers in Costa Rica as it tries to reach this November's big 48-team tournament.
As we reported last week, New York City FC are among the 96 teams participating, and one of 16 MLS clubs that will join the tournament in the Round of 32.
The Baby Blues are set to play four games at Randall's Island; all games to be broadcast on Apple TV or streamed online for free.
Will they host their Round of 32 game at Randall's Island?
The forward had 4 goals and 2 assists in the 2024 US Open Cup for NYCFC II, 5 goals and 6 assists in the MLS NEXT Pro regular season.
Maxi Moralez is out of contract but in ongoing negotiations with NYCFC about a possible return, while four players had their contract options for 2025 exercised.
New York City FC held scoreless by Philadelphia Union II, fail to advance in their first appearance in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
The Baby Blues will travel to Subaru Park to face Philadelphia Union II in the Conference Quarterfinals, with the win-or-go-home game scheduled for October 20.
New York City FC II lost on MLS NEXT Pro's Decision Day, but the Baby Blues still punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time in club history.
Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island is back to hosting professional soccer: Here's how New York City FC, NYCFC II, and visiting international teams could make use of the upgraded facility.
Did the goalkeeper get in-game minutes to prepare him to replace an injured Matt Freese?
NYCFC II draw Columbus Crew 2 on the road after Taylor Calheira scores his 12th and 13th goals of the season. But the Baby Blues settle for 1 point after stumbling in the penalty shootout.
The dates of professional soccer's return to Randall's Island are now confirmed, as New York City FC II announces plans to play two September games at the renovated Icahn Stadium.
An early red card, a late equalizing goal, and the Baby Blues left New Jersey with just one point against a New York Red Bulls that won the penalty shootout.
An improbably deep US Open Cup run, a new home at Icahn Stadium, 1.94 PPG: This is shaping up to be the best season in NYCFC II's short history.